As crypto markets gain momentum heading into the second half of 2025, a series of pivotal regulatory and macroeconomic events are poised to shape sentiment, liquidity, and price action across the space.
Here are the top dates that investors should mark on their calendars:
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is set to announce its verdict on the REX-Osprey Spot XRP ETF. A green light would mark the first XRP spot ETF approval and could trigger renewed institutional interest in Ripple’s ecosystem.
All eyes will be on the Fed as it issues its latest monetary policy decision. With inflation pressures still looming, any surprise hike or dovish pivot could have immediate consequences for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and broader risk assets.
The SEC must respond to Bitwise’s BITW spot ETF proposal by this date. With growing institutional demand for direct crypto exposure, a positive ruling could add fuel to the current rally or, if delayed, inject uncertainty.
Another key ruling, this time involving Solana. The SEC’s stance will be closely watched for signals on how it views altcoin-based ETFs following previous rulings on Bitcoin and Ethereum vehicles.
Argentina is expected to finalize and implement its comprehensive crypto regulation by year-end. As one of Latin America’s most active crypto markets, this could set a precedent for regional adoption, compliance standards, and DeFi integrations.
These upcoming events could act as major catalysts—or headwinds—for crypto markets. Traders and investors alike will be watching closely for developments that could define the regulatory and macro backdrop for months to come.
In a recent interview with Bankless, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino shed light on the growing adoption of stablecoins like USDT, linking their rise to global economic instability and shifting generational dynamics.
In a statement that marks a major policy shift, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that blockchain technologies will play a central role in the future of American payments, with the U.S. dollar officially moving “onchain.”
JPMorgan and other major U.S. banks are under fire for a lawsuit aimed at dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) newly established “Open Banking Rule.”
The crypto market remains firmly in “Greed” territory, with CoinMarketCap’s Fear & Greed Index clocking in at 69/100 on July 19. Despite a modest 24-hour dip from 71, the index has now held above 60 for 11 consecutive days.